We recently watched True West. Although we haven't finished the whole play, I've found it really interesting for two reasons: 1) it's just an intense and intriguing story and 2) it was written as a play. I never had really encountered a play as a text before, and although we aren't actually reading it, I'm curious about the genre.
I guess I'm wondering if anyone else has ever read a play (other than Shakespeare and Fences) before. What is your favorite one? This quarter I've come into contact with graphic novels for the first time and learned its advantages, so I guess I'd like to explore drama as well. Any comments would be appreciated (including recommendations).
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Existentialism
I'll start with the disclaimer that this blog post is actually intended for last week. Please still feel free to comment though: I'm sure you could count it as one of your two comments for this week.
This year, for me at least, Existentialism has been everywhere. I first dealt with it in AP Euro, came across it again in AP Composition, had a unit on it in Philosophy, and now am reading Kafka's Metamorphosis in College Lit. What interests me most about Existentialism is how loosely defined it is.
From what I've gathered, Existentialism is concerned with human anxiety, angst, and worry. It can take many forms--from plays to novels to poetry--but it's primary focus is a somehow corrupted human existence.
With that all in mind, and given the context of Metamorphosis (which explicitly deals with all of the above), the purpose of this blog is to share any thoughts--relating to Kafka's novella or otherwise--dealing with Existentialism. This could possibly be a personal story of an experience with anxiety or inadequacy, a response to Metamorphosis, an opinion of Existentialism, something to add to the definition I provided, or any other thoughts on the topic.
I hope someone reads this.
This year, for me at least, Existentialism has been everywhere. I first dealt with it in AP Euro, came across it again in AP Composition, had a unit on it in Philosophy, and now am reading Kafka's Metamorphosis in College Lit. What interests me most about Existentialism is how loosely defined it is.
From what I've gathered, Existentialism is concerned with human anxiety, angst, and worry. It can take many forms--from plays to novels to poetry--but it's primary focus is a somehow corrupted human existence.
With that all in mind, and given the context of Metamorphosis (which explicitly deals with all of the above), the purpose of this blog is to share any thoughts--relating to Kafka's novella or otherwise--dealing with Existentialism. This could possibly be a personal story of an experience with anxiety or inadequacy, a response to Metamorphosis, an opinion of Existentialism, something to add to the definition I provided, or any other thoughts on the topic.
I hope someone reads this.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Intro
Currently, my time is divided up between school, sports, and work, so it's hard to find time to dedicate to my other interests which include painting, disc golfing, and listening to/finding music. After high school, I plan to attend a four-year university--not sure which one yet. My musicians are Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Simon and Garfunkel, and many more.
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